a.
To determine:
Whether the locus is autosomal, X-linked, or Y-linked.
Introduction:
In research, the whole-genome sequence of a fetus was obtained without any invasive procedure like amniocentesis. It is based on the theory of leakage of some fetal cells into the mother’s bloodstream, which after breaking down release their own DNA. In this manner, 10% of DNA fragments come from the fetus while the rest 90% come from the mother’s genome.
b.
To determine:
The diploid genome of mother and fetus.
Introduction:
When the investigators collected the cell-free DNA from the pregnant woman’s bloodstream, they carried out the advanced high-throughput sequencing method. After the sequencing analysis, seven unlinked loci were obtained. The number of reads of particular alleles was shown by Greek letters.
c.
To determine:
Whether the fetus is male or female.
Introduction:
In a study involving the whole-genome sequence of a fetus, a noninvasive method was used, which decreased the chances of occurrence of miscarriages. After the analysis of the data obtained from sequencing, seven unlinked loci were obtained. The number of reads of particular alleles was shown by Greek letters.
d.
To determine:
The possible explanation about finding the eighth locus containing 1500 reads.
Introduction:
The study obtained seven unlinked loci, where the number of reads of particular alleles was shown by Greek letters. Now, an additional eighth locus containing 1500 reads was also obtained, containing a single type of sequence.
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